My Brother Bill: An Affectionate Reminiscence

By John Faulkner

Book Overview

My Brother Bill: An Affectionate Reminiscence is a memoir written by John Faulkner, the younger brother of the renowned American author William Faulkner. The book chronicles John's memories of growing up with his older brother, who he affectionately refers to as ""Bill.""The memoir provides insight into the Faulkner family's life in rural Mississippi during the early 20th century. John recounts stories of their childhood, including their adventures on the family farm and their experiences in school. He also shares anecdotes about Bill's early writing career and his struggles with alcoholism.Throughout the book, John portrays his brother as a complex and multi-dimensional figure, highlighting his intelligence, wit, and creativity, as well as his flaws and insecurities. He also discusses the impact that Bill's success had on their family, both positive and negative.Overall, My Brother Bill: An Affectionate Reminiscence is a touching and intimate portrait of one of America's most celebrated literary figures, as seen through the eyes of his younger brother.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 125834534X
• ISBN13: 9781258345341
• Release Date: May 2012
• Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLC
• Length: 284 Pages
• Weight: 1.21 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"